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香港軍票 PRO 資料 I-J, 1946-1947, undated

 File — Box: 48, Folder: 49
Identifier: 0099_PER_JMCC_Series_1_Folder_49

-軍票索償協會向日本政府要求賠償的文件(A、C、E)及信函影印本。信函以日期倒序方式排列如下:

-A. Discussion in the United Kingdom on Far Eastern war damage claims. 3 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). A list of 23 documents, such as letters, minutes, statement, etc. In English

-C. United Kingdom claim forms. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). A list of B.O.T. Form of Claim, Form P.C.S./4, etc. In English

-E. The War Damage Acts, Statutory Rules & Orders: instructions & explanatory leaflets. 2 leaves. Typescript (photocopy). A list of 9 reference materials. In English

-Typescript (photocopy). Documents in English. Includes: A) Preliminary filing and assessment of reparation claims, and B) Documents of reparation claims against Japan
 A) Preliminary filing and assessment of reparation claims. Includes:
  1) 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). Index page of the file "H.K.R.S. No. 163 D. & S. No. 1/134". With handwritten notes in Chinese: 賠償要求…… (Note 1)
  2) 23 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). "68/812/46". A list of reparation claim's documents and some with assessments
 B) Documents of reparation claims against Japan. Typescript (photocopy). Incomplete. Arranged in reverse order as below:
  42) Letter from Officer-in-Charge to C.S. 6. 2. 47. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On attaching copy of letter 5th January 1947 and statement from the Trading with the Enemy Department (Note 2)
  42-1) Letter from Trading with the Enemy Department to W. H. Horwood. 5th January, 1947. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On enclosing copy of statement on losses, and informing that the Claims Commission in Hong Kong had not yet set up (Note 2)
  42-2) Statement regarding losses in the Far Eastern colonial territories. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy) (Note 2)
  41) Letter from p. Colonial Secretary to Secretary, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. 24th January, 1947. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On informing the valuation would form the basis for Empire claims. "68/812/46c" (Note 2)
  40) Secy. of State. 4/1/47. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On transmitting the communication of Claims Commission (Note 2)
  40-1) Letter from H. Palmer to F. N. Charlton. 1 Jan '47. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On the principles of regular and irregular requisitions for claims. "55178/13" (Note 2)
  40-2) Malayan War Damage Claims Commission. 31st December, 1946. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). The proposal to set up Claims Commissions in the Far Eastern Colonial Territories for lost and damage (Note 2)
  40-3) Letter from F.N.Charlton to H. Palmer. 20th December, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On regular or irregular requisitions were still discussing. "55178/13/46" (Note 2)
  40-4) Letter from H. Palmer to F. N. Charlton. 13 December, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On enclosing notes of Colonial Office's meeting. "55178/13/46" (Note 2)
  40-5) Notes of a meeting held on Tuesday the 10th December. 10th December, [1946]. 3 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On the outstanding amount before the occupation; roles for two claim offices; the draft terms to the War Damage Claims Commission etc. (Note 2)
  40-6) Notes of a meeting held on Monday the 9th December in connection with the Malayan War Damage Claims Commission. 9th December, [1946]. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On discussing the arrangements for the claims, estimation of the amount, purpose of payment etc. (Note 2)
  39) Letter from M. F. Ken to the Colonial Secretary. 10th January, 1947. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On why 1938 replacement costs were selected as the basis of claims. With handwritten notes (Note 2)
  38) Letter from Colonial Secretary to Office of the Commodore-in-charge. 30th December, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Japanese Reparation Claims. On informing the loss to Admiralty and Air Ministry should not be included in the Colonial Reparation Claims. "Ref. 68/812/46c" (Note 2)
  38) Letter from Col Ic Adm. to Reparation Claim against Japan Dept. 25 Oct 46. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Reparation Claims. On making all embracing estimate of the Army's Claim was difficult, except some substantiated figures. "Ref: 706/10Q" (Note 2)
  38-1) Appendix 'A': Direct Physical damage. HQ Land Forces. 16th August 46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). The estimated value for damages (Note 2)
  38-1) Appendix 'A': Direct Physical damage. HQ Land Forces. 16th August 46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). The estimated value for damages (Note 2)
  38-1) Appendix 'B': Losses sustained by the Corporation in Hongkong, as estimated at the date of capitulation to the Japanese in 1941. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). The estimated amount of loss to claim (Note 2)
  38-1) Notice (press published). Japanese Reparations. April, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). On requesting claimant's submission for the reparation in Hong Kong (Note 2)
  38-1) Draft letter from Reparations Claims Registration Office to the Colonel-in-Charge. [30th December, 1946]. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On informing the loss and damage suffered by the Army was unable to register Reparation Claims (Note 2)
  38-1) Press Announcement. Registration of Claims. General Executive Branch. April, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). Reparation Claims Registration Office was set up to the public (Note 2)
  38-1) Letter from E. G. Cowzer to Colonial Secretary. 28th May 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). Subject: Japanese Reparations. On submitting the preliminary claim of losses by the Corporation. Reference No. AC/45 (Note 2)
  38-1) Navy, army, and air force institutes. Losses sustained by the corporation in Hong Kong. 28th May 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
  37) Letter from Colonial Secretary to Headquarters Land Forces. 30th December, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Your Ref. 706/10 Q of 25.10.46. On informing the losses sustained by the Army may not be included in the Colonial Reparation Claims. "Ref. 68/812/46c" (Note 2)
  35) Telegram from Secretary of State to Governor Hong Kong (No. 1301). 23.11.46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On suggesting damage and loss to Military Authorities should not be included in Colonial Reparation Claims (Note 2)
  34) Saving from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong. 8th October, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On the figures for Japanese Reparations were incorporated in General Colonial claim, and asking for enclosing other figures. "19261/7/2/46" (Note 2)
  33) Saving from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong. 21st September, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On the figures for Japanese Reparations claims were included in Colonial Statistical Brief, and asking for furnishing other figures. "19261/7/2/46" (Note 2)
  32) Telegram from Governor Hong Kong to Secretary of State (No.1132). 25.9.46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On replying points from Savingram No.75 dated 4th July. "1361/45" (Note 2)
  31) Saving from Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong. 4 September, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). No. 192 Saving. On asking for reply on loss and compensation (Note 2)
  30) Letter from Vice-Admiral to Assistant Financial Secretary. 12th September, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Occupation of Hong Kong Reparations claim against Japan. On the cost of the Military entry and occupation. "BPF/859/32" (Note 2)
  29) Savingram from Governor Hong Kong to Secretary of State for the Colonies. 13th September, 1946. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On enclosing detailed breakdown of claims registered. "No. 168 (1361/45)" (Note 2)
  28) Letter from Brigadier to Assisant Financial Secretary. 23 August 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On unable to forward a cost estimation of the Army of Military entry and occupation of Hong Kong. "Ref No.706/10 Q" (Note 2)
  27) Telegram from Governor Hong Kong to Secretary of State (No.871). 22. 8. 46. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On calculating the cost of Japanese Reparations (Note 2)
  26) Letter from L. C. Lambert to Assistant Financial Secretary. 17th August, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Reparations Claims - Japan. On referring the cost estimation to the Secretary of State for Air. "Ref: AHK/6007/ORG" (Note 2)
  25) Letter from Assistant Financial Secretary to A.H.Q. 12th August, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On asking for estimated figure for cost of military entry and occupation. "1361/45" (Note 2)
  24) Saving from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Malayan Union, Singapore, Hong Kong. 4th July, 1946. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On dealing with claims of compensation for loss of personal, household belongings, military kit etc. "36061/1/46" (Note 2)
  23) Telegram from the Secretary of State to Governor of Hong Kong (No.658). 8.8.46. 3 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On preparing figures for Japanese reparations of colonial territories. "C.A.A.1361/45C" (Note 2)
  22) Telegram from Governor Hong Kong to Secretary of State for the Colonies (No787). 9.8.46. 3 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On figures of total Hong Kong reparation claims estimated. "1361/45" (Note 2)
  21) Memo from Secretary of State to Governor Hong Kong (No. 606). 1.8.46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). Telegram received and informing that Dunlops do not want to move from Japan (Note 2)
  20) Telegram from Secretary of State to Governor Hong Kong (606). 30.7.46. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On requesting details information on war damage and costs, losses of small ships etc. and the requirements from Japanese reparations. With reply notes (photocopy) on 31/7 (Note 2)
  19) Report on estimate of total reparations claims. Leaves 1-5. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
  19) Statement of claims totals (up to 30.6.46). 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy) (Note 2)
  18) Memo from Major, R.A. to Fortescue. 12.6.46. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On discussing the final date for reparation claims (Note 2). On the same page: reply notes to Williams. 14.6. Holograph (photocopy) (Note 2)
  18-1) Memo to Maj. Williams. 1st June, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On discussing the cases received and final date for reparation claims (Note 2)
  18-2) Memo from C.G.M. Morrison to Wood. 18th June, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On the final date for local claims (Note 2)
  17) Letter to Maj. Williams. 14/5. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On reparations claims forms. "CAA 1357/45" (Note 2)
  17-1) Letter to Courtney. 22nd May, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On returning all the papers back (Note 2)
  14) Memo from The Hong Kong Government Finance Liaison Officer (Australia). 6th May, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On enclosing copies of a form dealing with reparation claims against Japan. "1361/45" (Note 2)
  13) Memo from Headquarters, Civil Affairs Staff (Hong Kong). 6th May, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On enclosing copies of a form dealing with reparation claims against Japan. "1361/45" (Note 2)
  12) Memo from Col. C.A. (Works) to Secretariat. 20th April 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). Subject: Reparation Claims. "Ref. PWO 2414/46" (Note 2)
  11-A) Memo from Troopers to Hong Kong. 18.4.46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On requesting reply on the saving telegram no. 32 about Japanese reparations (Note 2)
  11-B) Memo to War Office. Apr. 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On informing the total figure for the registered Japanese reparations (Note 2)
  10) Draft Press Announcement. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). Registration of claims. With duplicate copy (has different handwritten corrections) (Note 2)
  9) Minute of Civil Affairs Administration. 26th March 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On arranging the working actions for handling claims against reparations, such as staffing, quarters, printing forms and registers, etc. (Note 2)
  8) 1 leaf. Holograph (photocopy). On suggesting staff and rooms available for use (Note 2)
  7) Letter from H. Owen Hughes to C.A. 21st.Feb.46. 1 leaf. Typescript (photocopy). Ref. previous minute from Secretariat. "Ref. CAA.1357/45" (Note 2)
  6) Registration of claims (draft of press announcement). 21st.Feb.46. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy) (Note 2)
  5) Memo from C.E. Burgess to C.F.A. 29th March, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On discussing the savingram no. 32 (dated 26 Feburary) (Note 2)
  4) Notice. Japanese Reparations (draft). Leaves [1]-3. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). With 2 duplicate copies (without handwritten notes) (Note 2)
  3) Notice. Reparations against Japan (draft). Leaves [1]-2. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy) (Note 2)
  2) Memo from Colonial Office to C. in C. 4 March, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On savingram no. 23 (dated 26th February). "19261/7/46" (Note 2)
  1) Memo from Major. 27.2.1946. 1 leaf. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On savingram no. 32, and a telegram dated 21/2/46. "C.A.4/B.M./174". Colonial Office Reference No. 19261/7/46 (dated 26 FEB 1946) (Note 2)
  1) Saving from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the C. in C. 26 February, 1946. 1 leaf. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy). On Japanese Reparations. "No. 32 Saving" (Note 2)
  1-1) Statistics for reparations claim against Japan. 2 leaves. Typescript with handwritten notes (photocopy) (Note 2)

Dates

  • 1946-1947, undated

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

4 item(s)

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